Ruins of Dashuifa
The ruins of Dashuifa are part of the Western-style Building Scenic Area in the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, and it is an important part with great iconic and historical value in this scenic area.
The Western-style Building Scenic Area has a unique landscape. Its main feature is the artificial fountains, which were called "shuifa" at that time. These artificial fountains had remarkable characteristics. There were quite a number of them. Looking around, the fountains were scattered in the scenic area in an orderly manner. Their momentum was magnificent. When the fountains were turned on, the water gushed out and soared into the sky, and the spectacular scene was shocking. Moreover, the fountains were ingenious and novel in concept, full of rich creativity and ingenuity, showing a high artistic level.
Among the many fountain landscapes, three large fountain groups were mainly formed, namely Xieqiqu, Haiyantang and Dashuifa. The Xieqiqu fountain group had a unique shape and a different kind of interest and charm, which could bring people a novel and wonderful viewing experience. The Haiyantang fountain group was also eye-catching. It had a unique design and structure and carried a profound cultural implication. And the Dashuifa fountain group was even more spectacular. It had a large scale and an exquisite layout, showing unique charm. These three fountain groups each had their own unique features. They cleverly integrated Chinese and Western cultural elements. They were not only the embodiment of Western advanced architectural techniques and artistic concepts but also incorporated Chinese aesthetic concepts and cultural connotations. They could be regarded as the essence of Chinese and Western cultures, carrying the unique marks generated by the exchange and collision of different cultures in that era. They were of great significance for the study of the history of cultural exchanges between China and the West and ancient garden architecture art.
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